Power Play:
Funded by the Assisi Foundation, 1994-1996. Project focusing on physical activity for after school programs using 13 church site programs for intervention.
University affiliation: University of Tennessee, Memphis, San Diego State University
Study location: Memphis, TN
Principal investigator: Dr. Bob Garrison
Key staff: Dr. Phyllis Richey, Patty Kimbrell, Paul Rosengard

TAAG (Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls):
Funded by NHLBI, 2000-2006. Six site national study examining ways to provide more physical activity opportunities for girls of middle school age. Hoping to reserve the downward activity trend that begins at this age and continues through adulthood.
University affiliations: San Diego State University, University of Arizona, University of Minnesota, Tulane University, University of South Carolina, University of North Carolina.
Study locations: Baltimore, MD; Raleigh, NC; Tucson, AZ; New Orleans, LA; Minneapolis, MN; San Diego, CA
Principal investigator: Dr. John Elder (in San Diego)
Key staff: Dr. Thom McKenzie, Dr. Jim Sallis, BJ Williston, Paul Rosengard (1st two years)

CA Department of Health and Human Services, CA Nutrition Network, 5 a Day, Power Play!:
Funded by the California Nutrition Network, 2001-2003. SPARK writers and staff collaborated to integrate physical activity into the 5 a Day Power Play School and Community Kits. Conducted six workshops in various locations in CA.
Key staff: Julie Frank, Paul Rosengard, Courtney Sjoerdsma, BJ Williston

Pathways:
Funded by NHLBI, 1994-2000. Provided modified SPARK curricula and staff development for a national study targeting Native American elementary school children on numerous reservations in 4 geographical locations. Over 20 schools participating in various aspects of the project.
University affiliations: University of New Mexico, University of Arizona, Johns Hopkins, University of Minnesota, University of North Carolina
Study locations: Navajo, Hopi, Pima, Apache, Lakota reservations; Arizona, New Mexico, South Dakota
Principal Investigator/Key staff: Dr. Tim Lohman (U. of AZ), Paul Rosengard

Fun 5 Hawaii: Funding: HMSA (Hawaii Medical Services Association). Fun 5 evaluated the SPARK After School Program and its evaluation. SOFIT data showed significant increases the frequency and duration of physical activity in after school settings, and increases in students' moderate to vigorous activity levels.

We loved SPARK at our school.....We learned a lot in those two years. We changed our program, which is a lot better and more active. They gave us super ideas that we have implemented in our classes....